At the beginning, altcoins (alternative cryptocurrencies) were aligned with Bitcoin’s mission: decentralization, financial freedom, and innovation. Many aimed to improve Bitcoin’s limitations — faster transactions, better privacy, smart contracts, etc.
But over time, something changed:
* BTC became the “digital gold” — a store of value.
* Altcoins became speculative assets, with most offering hype but little real utility.
Correlation broke:
When Bitcoin pumps, alts lag or bleed.
When Bitcoin dips, alts crash harder.
What do you think is the reason? Write in comment and i will post the correct answer in a separate post